3 German Dances

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartK.605

ClassicalSpecialistwaltzAllegro3/4~5 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Mozart's 'German Dances' K.605 are spirited and charming pieces, often used as encores or for light repertoire. They exemplify Mozart's characteristic elegance and rhythmic precision.

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Teacher notes

Achieving a light touch and clean articulation is key to capturing the effervescence of these dances.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmarticulationspeed-agilityfinger-independence

Mood

playfulelegantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 3 German Dances (K.605) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

3 German Dances (K.605) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play 3 German Dances?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is 3 German Dances?

A typical performance of 3 German Dances (K.605) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 3 German Dances?

3 German Dances (K.605) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.